by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | California, Carneros, Pinot Noir
ZD, Carneros, Pinot Noir 2007 The nose features fresh and stewed fruits as well as leather. In the mouth the consistent acidity comes through making this a refreshing Pinot, lively and vibrant. This wine originates with Pinot grown in certified organic vineyards. The...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 26, 2008 | California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Bouchaine, Napa Valley – Carneros, Estate, Chardonnay 2006 The nose combines freshly split oak, vanilla, toast and stone fruits. The mouth is full-on richness with oak essence and butter layered over peaches and green apples – very nice. The wine received...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 21, 2008 | Carneros, Pinot Noir
ZD, Carneros, Pinot Noir 2004 The black red fruits are jammy and sweet in the nose of this wine. This is developing nicely, with complexity coming with time in the bottle yet ample fruit at this youthful stage. This wine is very concentrated and has a polished texture...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 21, 2008 | California, Carneros, Pinot Noir
Buena Vista, Carneros, Pinot Noir 2005 There is warm, sweet, stewed fruit with brown spices in the nose. The mouth is oaky, soft in texture with acidity to frame it yet it’s warm and the fruit is receding. The fruit is sourced from the winery’s Ramal Vineyard....
by Ray Johnson | Nov 21, 2008 | California, Carneros, Pinot Noir
Roche, Carneros, Pinot Noir 2006 In the nose there’s cherry liqueur, earth and a sense of oxidation. The palate is quite gripping. Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled in Sonoma 14.5% $27.95 at the winery Roche Winery
by Ray Johnson | Nov 20, 2008 | California, Carneros, Sparkling Dry
Gloria Ferrer, Carneros, Late Disgorged, Carneros Cuvee, Brut 1998 There is lots of perfume in the nose and the mouth is soft and a bit sweeter than other bubblies labeled as brut, a sparkler with ginger ale and candy-like flavors. In August ’09 the nose is...
